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To deter Iran, US must rethink military basing in the Middle East

Geography is destiny, but when it comes to U.S. bases in the Middle East, it needn’t be, Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (ret.) writes in this op-ed.

By Marine Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (ret.)

9 months ago

Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concerns

Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago

Top US commander exits Afghanistan amid Taliban surge

Army Gen. Scott Miller is leaving Afghanistan.

4 years ago

As troops leave, US to keep airstrike option in Afghanistan

Officials have said the withdrawal of the main U.S. military force and its equipment from Afghanistan would be largely completed by this weekend.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press

4 years ago

CENTCOM commander vows to keep the pressure on adversaries even after leaving Afghanistan: Exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview, Marine Gen. Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie, commander of U.S Central Command, speaks about the Afghanistan withdrawal, a drone attack in Iraq and the future of the region.

By Howard Altman

4 years ago

US begins shifting Afghan combat operations outside country

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. military is already conducting air combat patrols and support from ships in the Gulf.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 years ago

US pullout from Afghanistan half done, but questions remain

CENTCOM commander, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, told reporters Monday that the withdrawal from Afghanistan is on pace and “continuing very smoothly.”

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press

4 years ago

Navy to send Ronald Reagan to 5th Fleet amid Afghanistan troop withdrawal: report

The Reagan will move from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, and is expected to remain in U.S. Central Command’s region for up to four months, The Wall Street Journal reports.

By Diana Stancy

4 years ago

CENTCOM commander: As US scales back in Mideast, China may step in

Gen. Frank McKenzie said the strategy of doing more in the region with less military presence may prevent China and Russia from cashing in on any U.S. void.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 years ago

US Central Command chief: Important to keep pressure on ISIS

Gen. Frank McKenzie visited four U.S. outposts in Syria. His message Friday was short and direct: U.S. forces remain in Syria to fight the remnants of ISIS.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 years ago

Top US general in the Mideast says more work needed to counter small drones

The U.S. must find more ways to counter the use of small drones by America's enemies in the Mideast and elsewhere, said CENTCOM commander Gen. Frank McKenzie.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 years ago

Top US general in the Mideast to recommend post-withdrawal plan for Afghanistan

Gen. Frank McKenzie, the commander of U.S. Central Command, said negotiations with Afghanistan's neighbors for overflight rights and troop basing are “moving forward” but will take time.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

4 years ago

Latest ""

Opinion

To deter Iran, US must rethink military basing in the Middle East

Geography is destiny, but when it comes to U.S. bases in the Middle East, it needn’t be, Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (ret.) writes in this op-ed.

Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concerns

Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.

Top US commander exits Afghanistan amid Taliban surge

Army Gen. Scott Miller is leaving Afghanistan.

As troops leave, US to keep airstrike option in Afghanistan

Officials have said the withdrawal of the main U.S. military force and its equipment from Afghanistan would be largely completed by this weekend.

CENTCOM commander vows to keep the pressure on adversaries even after leaving Afghanistan: Exclusive interview

In an exclusive interview, Marine Gen. Kenneth "Frank" McKenzie, commander of U.S Central Command, speaks about the Afghanistan withdrawal, a drone attack in Iraq and the future of the region.

US begins shifting Afghan combat operations outside country

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. military is already conducting air combat patrols and support from ships in the Gulf.

US pullout from Afghanistan half done, but questions remain

CENTCOM commander, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, told reporters Monday that the withdrawal from Afghanistan is on pace and “continuing very smoothly.”

Navy to send Ronald Reagan to 5th Fleet amid Afghanistan troop withdrawal: report

The Reagan will move from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, and is expected to remain in U.S. Central Command’s region for up to four months, The Wall Street Journal reports.

CENTCOM commander: As US scales back in Mideast, China may step in

Gen. Frank McKenzie said the strategy of doing more in the region with less military presence may prevent China and Russia from cashing in on any U.S. void.

US Central Command chief: Important to keep pressure on ISIS

Gen. Frank McKenzie visited four U.S. outposts in Syria. His message Friday was short and direct: U.S. forces remain in Syria to fight the remnants of ISIS.

Top US general in the Mideast says more work needed to counter small drones

The U.S. must find more ways to counter the use of small drones by America's enemies in the Mideast and elsewhere, said CENTCOM commander Gen. Frank McKenzie.

Top US general in the Mideast to recommend post-withdrawal plan for Afghanistan

Gen. Frank McKenzie, the commander of U.S. Central Command, said negotiations with Afghanistan's neighbors for overflight rights and troop basing are “moving forward” but will take time.

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